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xrive007

Cyberattack hits world's largest meat supplier - 0 views

www.nbcnews.com/...largest-meat-supplier-n1269191

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shared by xrive007 on 09 Oct 21 - No Cached
  • It might be days before production resumes after an “organized cybersecurity attack” affected IT systems in North America and Australia
  • The world's largest beef supplier has been hit with a ransomware attack, threatening some of the U.S. meat supply.
  • The hack came less than four weeks after a similar one by Russian criminals against Colonial Pipeline
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  • JBS, one of the world's largest international meat processors, was hacked
  • forcing the company to take systems offline and stop work
  • 11 beef processing facilities in Australia and 26 chicken processing plants in the U.S
  • The company told the White House on Sunday that it was a ransomware attack,
  • JBS notified the administration that the ransom demand came from a criminal organization, likely based in Russia.
  • Ransomware, an extremely lucrative type of cybercrime, is malicious software that lets hackers encrypt a victim's files and demand a ransom to make them functional again.
  • he hackers will steal and threaten to publish those files if their demands aren't met.
  • Ransomware attacks have grown rapidly in recent years.
  • Criminal hackers,
  • often based countries like Russia where they are largely protected from U.S. law enforcement
  • have targeted practically every major industry to shake down victims for payment.
  • about 40 food and beverage companies around the world have had confirmed ransomware attacks since May 2020.
  • Colonial's hackers, an established ransomware gang called DarkSide, shut down its website amid international attention from that attack, but not before receiving a $4.4 million payment from Colonial.
  • regularly hit manufacturers, school systems and city governments.
  • ransomware attack had already affected the cattle market.
  • If this goes beyond a week, you start to really worry about these animals building up on farm sites where they just don't have the capacity to hold them
  • xrive007 on 09 Oct 21
     
    An example of a cyber attack or ransomware, in a manufacturer. Shows some effects of a ransomware and what a consumer may experience.
ahand019

HNN - 0 views

www.hotelnewsnow.com/...transportation-FandB-amenities

shared by ahand019 on 23 May 16 - No Cached
  • ahand019 on 23 May 16
     
    This article talks about some of the creative ways hotels are going green. As more and more guests are looking to stay at environmentally friendly hotels, properties have to go beyond just offering a towel initiative or just using LEED lights. Hotel chains like Kimpton, The Charles Hotel, Starwood, and Calistoga Ranch are all coming up with new ways to be more eco-friendly. About five years ago Kimpton Hotels implemented a complimentary bike service. Guests are able to check out the bikes and use them to navigate throughout the city. As this service became more popular, Kimpton started investing in more bikes at each property. The Charles Hotel in Cambridge Massachusetts offers a similar program for guests. Their program started eight years ago when they purchased a property in Boston. The program enables guests to experience the city, all-while being environmentally friendly. Hotels are also finding new ways to be eco-friendly with their food and beverage options. The Charles Hotel actually operates a farmers market on-site with local fruits, vegetables, and meats. Other companies like Kimpton focus on offering sustainable seafood in their restaurants. Kimpton has removed whale, turtle, and shark fin from their menus due to environmental concerns. Calistoga Ranch in Napa Valley has come up with a creative way to reduce their carbon footprint when it comes to yard maintenance. About 11 years ago, they brought in babydoll Southdown sheep to graze on property in order to reduce their usage of lawn mowers. These babydolls help Calistoga Ranch reduce noise and reduce usage of gas-powered lawn mowers. Guests love to visit with the baby sheep, which is an added benefit. Hotels like Kimpton, Starwood, The Charles Hotel, Calistoga Ranch and other have to come up with more creative ways to be eco-friendly as more and more guests identify that this is important when considering where to stay.
kdomi006

The Ins and Outs for Travel Agents in Planning Billionaires' Honeymoons – Skift - 1 views

skift.com/...anning-billionaires-honeymoons

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shared by kdomi006 on 11 Jul 18 - No Cached
  • kdomi006 on 11 Jul 18
     
    Summer is wedding season. Celebrities aren't the only one spending a ton of money willing to spend on their honeymoons. Billionaires have honeymoons almost as extravagant as their wedding itself. With all that money, but tends to be complicated. Ovation Vacations have become experts at planning honeymoons for billionaires. This company is known for planning leisure travel consulting for 'ultra-high net worth' people. This team consists of 30 employees which plan nearly 200 honeymoons per year, averaging about $50,000 each trip. This results in $1 million in revenue per month. The CEO is considered to be the Olivia Pope of the travel industry. An interesting request of travelers who book with Ovation is that they like specific cuts of meat during traveling. It's very common to have meat sent from the U.S. to where ever they are vacationing. This is very interesting to me because you would expect one of the main attractions of traveling is to try new cuisines. Seems a little over the top. It gets a little more extreme -- one guest even requested an al dente pasta cooked for a certain amount of minutes. A celebrity requested dragon fruit for their "pink smoothie". This gets tricky when other countries have rules when it comes to importation. JLo wanted Ovation to pick our green M&Ms for her. In addition, another guest wanted a crate of Fiji water bottles delivered nightly. It gets even better, one guest paid $40,000 for her 5-night stay in order to have her sink filled 7 inches in order to not bend over to wash their face. Another husband spent $80,000 to have a yacht carpeted so his wife can wear her stilettos instead of being barefoot. Sometimes inevitable things happen such as natural disasters. Not a problem for Ovation. They spend $50,000 for one couple to still enjoy the beach, which had been destroyed due to weather. What they did was hire a truck to move sand from one part of the island to the other for them to enjoy a private beach. Something simple, yet
natashacastro

The Future of Tulum, Mexico: A New $12,000 Penthouse and More Luxury Development in Par... - 0 views

www.forbes.com/...luxury-development-in-paradise

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shared by natashacastro on 29 Sep 17 - No Cached
  • Despite the shock to this hip, bohemian town, the future is slowing starting to look up for this popular destination on the Mexican Riviera.
  • waves as one of the most expensive restaurants in the world and catering
  • Nomade, Nest and new developments from existing resorts like Jashita, Sanara and Be Tulum, including high-end luxurious offerings never before offered in the area.
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  • The new development is inspired by nature
  • All the materials we use are 100% natural, the wood we use is 100% recycled,
  • When discussing the future of Tulum, Sebastian says, "I see how the evictions affected the image of Tulum and it is going through tough times. We want to preserve the magic of Tulum, protect their people and the nature, there are more initiatives towards sustainability, and you see how the locals and the hotel's restaurants and business owners are shifting to the ideal of keeping Tulum safe.”
  • “In our properties, we are also implementing sustainability initiatives, and our goal is to become 100% sustainable, we are looking at new ways to approach energy, water and food.
  • hift in hospitality is toward a light construction with light elements and materials, with very low impact on the ground and the ecosystem, while still maintaining high levels of comfort. It's all about the experience.”
  • restaurant features amazing vegetarian food.
  •  Our design and mantra are Natural Simplicity.
  • The Sanara Jungle Villa is set back enveloped by a natural green garden
  • Daniella, have now been so embraced that we are launching The Real Coconut product line as well as opening restaurants with USA mega companies, Whole Foods and WeWork.”
  • eco-tourism with agricultural initiatives.”
  • natashacastro on 29 Sep 17
     
    I found this article to be extremely interesting since I have been wanting to travel to Tulum for a while now. I was also aware that many of the hotels are focused on preserving their natural resources and maintaning their beautiful town, but I did not know to what extent. One thing I found to be so important was how many hotels are vegan or vegetarian. At first it doesnt seem like a huge deal, but when one realizes how the consumption of meat is bad for the environment, it really makes a huge difference. I think it is really cool that Tulum is trying to create menus that are better for the environment and healthy for their guests. Another thing that the article examines is how the new hotels in Tulum are staying true to their town and keeping things natural. For one example the hotel called Be Tulum is using materials that are 100% natural with wood that is 100% recycled. With having every detail of the hotel with purpose, it really changes the atmosphere of the hotel for the better. The idea here which the article explains is that hotel and shop owners are trying their best to keep Tulum safe and sustainable. The owner of Be Tulum said he was implementing sustainability intiatives and finding new and better ways to approach energy, water and food, which I think is what they are doing by being vegetarian. Overall there seems to be a movement of green initiatives in place for the future for Tulum.
tbarn012

Compeat Back Office Software Tenderizes the Steakhouse Industry - 1 views

http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1840757/compeat_back_office_software_tenderizes_the_steakhouse_industry/ This is the link to the full article.

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Ryan Jove

New York Food and Wine Festival Blue Moon Burger Bash 2012 - Winners Announced | Burger... - 0 views

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shared by Ryan Jove on 17 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • New York Food and Wine Festival Blue Moon Burger Bash 2012 – Winners Announced
  • It happens once a year, every October as the entire city is taken over by the dozens and dozens of events that happen all over the city during the Festival
  • New York’s own Pat Lafrieda
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  • . Attendees are guaranteed a great time with great Burgers from great Chefs and restaurants using great Meats.
  • This allowed them to expand the event up to 3000, hungry and excited attendees including yours truly.
  • Ryan Jove on 17 Oct 12
     
    This past weekend, I was lucky enough to attend the New York City Food and Wine Festival Burger Bash.  This large scale event held 300 people and utilized 28 burger places to demonstrate their burger might.  The technology they used was interesting.  They first had ticket scanners that corresponded with bracelets, clearing you for admission.  They gave everyone coins to vote in a process that would declare the Burger champion.  On stage, they had many microphones, with a whole band rocking out.  They used ID scanners to check how old people are.  I think that this event utilized effectively technology, but only used somewhat dated means due to their relaxed nature.  It was highly successful, but in terms of tech, very simplistic.
mjbengo04

10 "Green" Hotel Initiatives Every Event Planner Should Know About - 0 views

www.thebalance.com/negotiate-with-a-hotel-1223819

shared by mjbengo04 on 30 Aug 16 - No Cached
  • As environmental concerns and the popularity of eco-friendly practices like green meetings continue to increase, it’s important for meeting and event planners to continually expand their own knowledge of sustainability, particularly as it relates to the venues, vendors, and the work of other event services professionals.
  • Understanding these green hotel initiatives can offer event planners more to consider when selecting hotels for their client's programs whether as a venue for the event itself or as the choice for overnight accommodations for out-of-town guests.
  • Just a few years ago, RockResorts, along with its director of environmental affairs decided upon ten initiatives to adopt within Vail Resorts’ hotels and properties as their sustainable practices starting point. These ten initiatives have since become the norm for hotels looking to offer more sustainable services.
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  • From central operations such as boilers to lighting systems, kitchen equipment, and automated energy management systems, hotels globally are working to reduce energy use while sustaining
  • Efforts include the linen and towel reuse programs that are now an industry standard to installation of low-flow faucets, showerheads, and other fixtures.
  • Hotels and resorts are integrating more and more selections in menus of all types that integrate organic produce, hormone free meats and dairy, and other natural products that offer guests healthier food selections.
  • Many hotel companies are shifting to card options made from paper, wood, and bioplastic that are better for the environment but equally as durable.
  • Recognizing the importance of safer products for guests and employees as well as the natural environment, many hotels have shifted to cleaning products that are made with bio-based oils and other natural cleaners.
  • A shift to more sustainable and healthier cuisine offers travelers unique opportunities to experience a greater connection to the locations they are visiting in a more sustainable way
  • Many hotels are making a statement by offering guests custom formulated amenities.
  • A growing trend with all types of spas is the integration of treatments that feature local and indigenous ingredients as well as natural and organic products.
  • mjbengo04 on 30 Aug 16
     
    According to Rob Hard, sustainability awareness has grown quite substantially. Now it is a must for for all employees in the industry, not only leaders, to extend their knowledge in sustainability practices. This article focuses on event planners and how understanding a hotel green initiatives can help make their selection of a hotel to be in the clients interest. Nowadays, hotels are slowly transitioning into becoming a green hotel for this reason. Some few initiatives that were talked about were the following: energy conservation, water conservation, bottled water alternatives, and recycling and waste reduction.
anonymous

Product Packaging Trends 2021: For Brand Managers - 1 views

blog.beaconstac.com/...cpg-product-packaging-trends

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shared by anonymous on 31 Mar 21 - No Cached
  • Packaging is now seen as a gateway to reinforce consumers’ trust in a brand. 
  • price sensitivity, higher digital engagement, a rise in attention to wellness and hygiene, and a redefinition of brand purpose. 
  • CPG brands should leverage smart packaging technology such as QR Codes and NFC to digitalize their product packaging and transform the way consumers interact with them. 
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  • Packaging designers should make use of recyclable materials to create innovative and sustainable packaging designs.
  • QR Code-powered digital product labels that communicate the sustainability practices are the easiest way to achieve this.
  • The campaign incorporated QR Codes on the packaging of their free-range grass-fed meat to direct consumers to farmers’ stories and the farm of its origin. 
  • Customers could tap the cap using their smartphones to access in-store information about the brand, along with its history and food pairings.  
  • The World Economic Forum indicates that there’s now a whopping increase in consumer demand to understand the product’s journey; from its manufacturing to point of sale.
  • The pandemic accelerated the adoption of e-commerce. Most customers now prefer to shop online given the convenience and safety.
  • brands should make essential product information available through digitalized product packaging, coupled with the relevant certifications.
  • Consumers don’t look at product packaging the same way anymore.
  • anonymous on 31 Mar 21
     
    This article focuses on current packaging trends along with the diversification of brand management. Additionally, how companies, through smart packaging with QR Codes and NFC tags, can keep up with the below-mentioned trends and achieve higher ROI for their business. Successful incorporation of these technologies will help companies achieve product transparency and authenticity, supply chain visibility, elevated consumer experience, and many more positive outcomes.
yvenisem

What is an HRIS? A key tool for all your human resources needs | CIO - 2 views

www.cio.com/...our-human-resources-needs.html

shared by yvenisem on 06 Apr 20 - No Cached
  • Absence management
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      I remember I had to manually put this in because the time cards and the leave tracking feautures were not linked.
  • Most HRIS offer broad self-service functionality to streamline HR functionality and ease the administrative burden.
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      I worked in HR for a couple of months and it is INSANE how much paperwork they have to deal with
  • An effective HRIS provides information on just about anything a company needs to track and analyze data about employees, former employees, and applicants, from their first application, through their tenure on the job, to resignation or retirement. It’s a one-stop-shop for individuals, employees, managers and hiring and recruiting professionals to find information when they need it.
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      Best way to describe it, almost sounds like the perfect tool
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  • HRIS can free HR administrators from handling non-strategic, mundane HR tasks such as data entry so they can focus on more human-related tasks, such as interviewing and personnel development
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      Most important feature. HR is so much more than paper, we need more interaction with HUMANS
  • An HRIS can also improve privacy and security by securing information digitally.
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      There is a concern for if there was a cyber attack
  • As such, a comprehensive HRIS enables a company to more effectively project and budget its HR costs, and it can improve efficiency when it comes to decision making
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      Especially when it comes to compensation
  • uch procedures can be automated and performed independently, without the need for human supervision or intervention.
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      This is what technology is for and some companies are not yet making the switch
  • Kronos Workforce
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      We use this at my job!
  • Workday
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      We use this for the part-time employees
  • rovide training to ensure your HR professionals are adept at using the solution and know where to go for help.
    • yvenisem
      yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
       
      AS WELL AS MANAGERS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS
  • duyingli on 06 Apr 20
     
    This article briefly introduces HRIS. The article first introduces the reader to what HRIS is, and then briefly introduces the differences between HRIS and HRMS and HCM. The functions of HRIS include management of employee information, company documents, recruiting / ATS (applicant tracking system), benefit administration / open enrollment, absence management, compensation management / payroll, training and development / performance management. Effective HRIS can provide all the information the company needs to track and analyze data about employees, former employees and candidates, from the first application to the term of office until resignation or retirement. HRIS can also improve the efficiency of human resource decisions. Finally, the article also gives considerations for choosing HRIS solutions and HRIS implementation skills.
  • yvenisem on 30 Nov 20
     
    This article goes over the main basics of HRIS's in terms of the different names used, what is is used for, and the benefits of the systems. The benefits section is the meat of the article, as it shows how these systmes can free up time and energy from mundane tasks once they are automated. One example of this is tracking leave. I remember that i had to once go back and add sick, annual, job basis, and family medical leave for over 500 employees because this was not (and still is not) automated. In conjunction with my other projects, this took a couple of months do to because no one had been doing it for a year.
kesca010

Why AI is the Future of the Food Industry | Nasdaq - 1 views

www.nasdaq.com/...f-the-food-industry-2021-03-05

shared by kesca010 on 29 Nov 21 - No Cached
  • several developments that have recently become mainstream: phrases like ‘farm-to-fork’ and ‘buy local,’ organic sections in almost every supermarket, and alternative meats in fast food restaurants are all indicative of rising awareness that food is about more than taste.
  • These changes in food consciousness are important in that they are pushing the conversation towards sustainability.
  • we need to also start looking at the optimization of agriculture as a data management problem. It is precisely here that AI can make a big contribution.
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  • AI is a natural ally in this environment, as all forms of machine learning require robust data inputs to be truly effective.
  • Consumer environments play the largest role in lowering food waste, and AI can also help here in some surprising ways.
  • At the top of the list, inventory control systems could make huge improvements if they were enhanced by data tools that were as wide as possible in scope.
  • AI will also be utilized on the manufacturing side to develop products more targeted to consumer demand.
  • AI can provide better monitoring and analysis of how food gets from farms to people, offering predictive metrics for retailers and money-saving incentives for consumers.
  • AI will have a big role to play as people incorporate more of their personal health data into shopping lists that will factor in purchasing history with the global movements described above.
  • Recent developments in machine learning and data management are offering some very promising solutions toward optimizing our food system.
  • kesca010 on 29 Nov 21
     
    This article covers the how AI has played a big role in helping the food industry especially with food waste. This is through inventory control systems, monitoring and providing analysis on how the food gets to farms, predictive metrics, personal health data, and developments in machine learning.
  • chadidscha on 17 Jan 22
     
    This article captures the current and future issues we are having concerning farming, agriculture, supply and demand and so forth. AI can become a valuable asset in helping professionals in these fields work in a more efficient manner regarding to producing more from less. For instance, a drone can be a useful tool in helping farmers understand their crop's condition by taking preventive measures. Furthermore, AI can help forecast the weather and help understand environment related patterns such as floods and atmospheric conditions.
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